The Greater Houston Council supports our local communities through various projects. Our most recent project was the donation of dictionaries to HISD Schools.

Although dictionaries are not exactly high on most children's lists of treats, students said they were great gifts.

Teachers say the kids need dictionaries desperately. Most of the students don't have dictionaries at home. And some parents don't speak English. You really can't do anything with the words if you don't know the definition.

A dictionary is perhaps the first and most powerful reference tool that a child should own. Its usefulness goes beyond the spellings, pronunciations and definitions it lists. It is also a companion for solving problems that arise as a child develops his or her reading, writing, and creative thinking abilities. Students benefit from an increased self-reliance and resourcefulness inspired by the maxim, “look it up.” The importance of using a dictionary to make sure all words are spelled correctly is emphasized. This is an opportunity for children to expand their vocabulary.

Your donation of just $35.00 will supply dictionaries to an entire classroom. $140.00 will supply dictionaries to a whole school. Contact us if you would like to help.

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